Shankweiler’s
Drive-In Theatre
AMERICA’S OLDEST Drive-In
Shankweiler's Drive-In, established in 1934, is the oldest operating drive-in theater in the world and the second ever built. For over 90 years, it has delighted audiences with double features on its large outdoor screen. Located in the Lehigh Valley, Orefield, Pennsylvania, just off Route 309.
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re so excited to share that we’ve been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice for 'Best Drive-In Theater' - for the second year in a row!
Last year, we made 5th place thanks to your incredible support, and we’d be honored if you’d help us stay in the running again this year. Regardless of the outcome, being nominated again is such a huge honor. Thank you for cheering us on!
Remember, you can vote for us once every day! Voting will end on Monday, May 12.
NOW SHOWING
Thursday (4/17), Friday (4/18), Saturday (4/19), & Sunday (4/20)
From April 17 to 20, the springtime family fun continues at the world's oldest drive-in! Enjoy an exciting double feature of the national phenomenon A MINECRAFT MOVIE, followed by DreamWorks' DOG MAN.
On Saturday, April 19, Shankweiler's is proud to host our first-ever Spring Egg Hunt! MORE DETAILS BELOW.
Our Schedule April 17-20:
6:30pm – Gates open
8:15pm – A Minecraft Movie – PG
10:00pm – Dog Man – PG
Sunday's movies will feature complete on-screen captions.
The theater is open rain or shine
Saturday (4/19)
First Annual Spring Egg Hunt!
On Saturday, April 19, Shankweiler's is proud to host our first-ever Spring Egg Hunt! We’ll scatter thousands of eggs under our iconic drive-in screen for an all-ages hunt starting at approximately 7:30pm. To ensure everyone has the best experience, participants will be grouped by age: starting with children ages 3 and under, followed by ages 4–7, and finally ages 8 and up. A host will be on hand to "referee" the activity and keep it running smoothly and fairly.
There is no sign-up or registration necessary to participate. The egg hunt activity will be available to all who attend the show.
We’ll also have FREE face painting by Aubrey of Luv Bug Face Painting, thanks to our friends at the Creative Learning Lab in Allentown.
And don’t miss a visit from a very special bunny friend, who will be hopping onto the field for photos and fun!
In the event of inclement weather, here is a rain date set for 4/26
